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*Agenda subject to change
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Tuesday, November 4
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Pre-Conference Workshops
*Additional registration required. |
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8-11:30am
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Concurrent Workshops
Mock Scene Investigation
This half-day skills workshop is designed as a "hands-on" practical laboratory experience in crime scene investigation, clinical forensic nursing and medicine and medico-legal investigation. The forensic skills lab is appropriate for death investigators, healthcare professionals, legal and law enforcement personnel and funeral directors. Forensic concepts include national standard skills for death investigation.
Speaker: Mary Dudley, MD, BSN, MSN, RN
Bloodstain Pattern and Trace Evidence
This presentation will focus on the recognition and interpretation of important forensic evidence within the disciplines of trace evidence analysis and bloodstain analysis through an overview of the theory, principles and practical applications of current techniques. An overview of the role of the forensic scientist in the areas of recognition, preservation, collection, analysis and interpretation of these types of evidence will be provided. The Locard Principle of Exchange and bloodstain pattern recognition and interpretation as they relate to the bloodshed events that occur at scenes of violent injury and death will be addressed
Speaker: Stuart James, ASCP |
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1-5pm
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Concurrent Workshops
Mass Disaster Management Case Study and the Pathology of Gunshot Wounds
The first half of this presentation will focus on preparation for mass disaster management and identification of victims using the experience of the TWA Flight 800 disaster as a model. Subsequent disaster drills focusing on laser mapping, evidence and victim recovery, establishing a temporary morgue and HazMat situations will be addressed.
The second half will discuss the pathology of gunshot wounds. Included will be the effects of kinetic energy, bullet design, range of fire determination and injury patterns from rifles, handguns and shotguns.
Speaker: Charles Wetli, MD
The Nurse Coroner Role in Medicolegal Death Investigations
This workshop will explain how the nursing process applies to death investigations and describe the different types of death investigation systems and roles. Hear how nurses can equip themselves to investigate deaths and what types of career opportunities exist for nurses who wish to specialize in death investigations.
Speaker: Bobbi Jo O'Neal, RN, BSN, F-ABMDI |
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6-8pm
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Networking/Cocktails/Exhibits |
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Wednesday, November 5
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7-8am
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Continental Breakfast |
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8-9:45am
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Keynote Address
Cops, Docs and Forensic Nurses
Hear how the forensic nurse's relationships with law enforcement officers and doctors bridges the gap with forensic victims from rape cases to gunshot wounds in the emergency room. Dr. Baden will discuss the importance of the nurse's role in identifying, preserving and documenting trace evidence. The medical and scientific aspects of documenting deaths and injuries will be addressed.
Speaker: Michael Baden, MD |
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10am-Noon
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Detection and Investigation of Healthcare Professionals Who
Kill/Abuse
Learn how to recognize and identify individuals who intentionally harm patients in a healthcare environment. This presentation of case histories and "red flags" of actions by hospital serial killers will educate investigators and healthcare workers on how to investigate such cases.
Speaker: Bruce Sackman |
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Noon-1pm
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Lunch on Your Own/Exhibits/Book Signings |
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1-3:30pm
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Taking a Peak Behind the Curtain: Identifying the Categories
of Forensic Patients Evaluated in the Emergency Department
Clinical forensic nursing is the application of forensic medicine and science principles and practices to questions of the law in the investigation of trauma and violence involving living victims. It is important for emergency department nurses to think more about the legal issues surrounding their patients and applying this concept to the proper processing of forensic evidence. By identifying the categories of forensic patients evaluated in the emergency department, the ED nurse will be better prepared to initiate mandated reports, collect appropriate forensic evidence, document the facts of incidences, and photodocument the injuries sustained by their patients.
Speaker: Georgia Pasqualone, BSN, MSFS, MSN |
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3:45-4:45pm
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Clinical Sequelae of the Survivor of Strangulation
This presentation will address the clinical presentation of the victim who survives a physical assault of strangulation. The methodology and implements of strangulation will be discussed. Anatomical review of the skeleto-muscular and vascular structures of the neck will address potential complications arising from a strangulation assault. First responder assessment will be addressed, including law enforcement documentation and review of environment. The development of clinical sequelae over the hours and days following the event will illustrate the efficacy of clinical caution with patient management and education. Examples of clinical documentation will be shown.
Speaker: Sharon L. Walker, RN, DOHS, MS, MPH, PhD
Presentation brought to you by :
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5-6pm
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Total Recall Forensic Colposcopy System: Detection, Diagnosis and Documentation of Sexual Abuse
Using the Wallach optical/video Colposcopic system with the proprietary Total Recall Software to capture, store, annotate, print and email images from a typical examination will be discussed in this presentation. Image capture and the annotation of those images will be demonstrated. Different system configurations and their benefits will be discussed from a cost, benefit and utility perspective. These configurations include 3 and 5 step magnification Colposcopes, as well as Wallach's exclusive ZoomScope. Also, the uses and capabilities of digital cameras in conjunction with the Colposcope will be demonstrated. This mini-workshop will provide the opportunity to see the Digital Forensic system in action and review other components which can be used to enhance a "state of the art" forensic system.
Speaker: Edward Carroll is a regional sales manager at Wallach Surgical Devices. He oversees a staff of 25 sales representatives throughout the country and is responsible for providing training and in-service to various audiences on topics ranging from new technology in sexual assault equipment to advances in the latest medical procedures relating to women's health care.
Sponsored by:
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Thursday, November 6
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7-8am
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Continental Breakfast/Exhibits |
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8-Noon |
Cold and Hot: Case Studies in Forensic Science
This forensic anthropologist, formerly in the Trace Evidence Unit at the FBI Laboratory, has worked many cold case files. His presentation will describe the utility of different evidence types and demonstrate proper evidence collection using case studies.
Speaker: Max Houck |
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Noon-1pm
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Lunch on own/Exhibits/Book Signings |
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1-2:30pm
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Legal Issues and Implications: You Too Could End Up in Court
This presentation will describe how the legal process could involve a forensic professional as a defendant or a fact witness. The principles of documentation used to establish a case and the appropriate methods of testifying will be addressed. Lastly, learn about the role of the legal nurse consultant and what the career opportunities are.
Speaker: Patricia Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC |
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2:45-3:45pm
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Mass Fatality Management/D-MORT
This presentation will address the major components of operations for mass fatality planning and management. Discussion will include the duties and responsibilities of the mass fatality team members, scene investigation, functions of the various processing stations in the morgue operations and the family assistance center. Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team (D-MORT) information will include the types of team members, the application process and an overview of services provided by the team.
Speaker: Mary Dudley, MD, BSN, MSN, RN |
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4-5pm
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Vendor Presentation |
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5-6pm
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Wine & Cheese Networking Reception/Exhibits/Roundtables
Roundtables - Experts will lead discussions on a variety of subjects during this informal mingling opportunity. This is an excellent time to exchange experiences, ideas and cases with your peers. Possible topics include:
- Capitol Hill Update
- Standardization of Rape Kits/Evidence Collection
- Funding SANE/SART programs
- DNA's Role in the Medico-legal Process
- The Trials and Tribulations of Expert Testimony
- What the Autopsy Tells Us
- Death Investigation: Things You Won't Learn From Watching CSI
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Friday, November 7
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7-8am
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Continental Breakfast |
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8-9:15am
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Forensic Entemology: Maggots, Murder and Mayhem
Law enforcement, medical examiners and attorneys have relied on forensic entomology during investigations and trials. Hear an overview of the science of determining time of death through blowfly development. Fly species basics, the effects of weather conditions and the special consideration neglect cases will be covered.
Speaker: Neal Haskell, PhD |
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9:30-11:30am
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DNA Backlog and Legislative Issues
Debbie Smith will share the events of her rape, the trauma of the investigation, the courtroom and other aspects of the crime. Hear what goes on in the mind of the victim during the various stages of the investigation from the police, to the hospital and courtroom personnel. Rob Smith will discuss the aspects of the crime from the perspective of the victim's husband and from a police officer. Learn about the DNA backlog for the prosecution of rapists and how the Smith's foundation, H-E-A-R-T Inc., is influencing legislators to improve laws for victims.
Speakers: Debbie Smith and Lt. Robert Smith |
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1-5pm
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Forensic Nursing- A Career Builder
*Additional registration required.
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session topics* will include:
- Suspicious Deaths
- Forensic Categories
- DNA Backlog and Legislative Issues
- Forensic Entemology
- Strangulation
- Mass Fatality Management/D-MORT
- Legal Issues and Implications
- Case Studies
...and much more! *subject to change without notice
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Attendee Information: Call +1 480 990
1101 ext. 1629
For Exhibiting, Advertising and Sponsorship information: Call Peggy Jackson 480-990-1101 ext. 1157 or email peggyj@vpico.com
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